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BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $6,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
Model1-Series1-SeriesV50V50
Trim128i135iT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,000 $40,150 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $31,460 $37,120 $27,260 $30,879
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Xenon HID headlights 900   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 400 400
Proximity key 500 500 450 450
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Aluminum trim   0    
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Leather seating surfaces       200
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Xenon HID headlights 820   752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 517 517
HD radio 315 315    
iPod integration 365 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 376 376
Proximity key 455 455 423 423
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Aluminum trim   0    
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 9,870 8,670 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 8,975 7,885 6,674 4,982
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $44,695 $49,645 $36,975 $39,025
Total Invoice $41,260 $45,830 $34,809 $36,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,152
Model Year2009200920112011
Model1-Series1-SeriesV50V50
Trim128i135iT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6300hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$44,695$49,645$36,975$39,025
Adjustments for Features-2,490-2,5400-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,205$47,105$36,975$38,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$0$1,575
Total Invoice$41,260$45,830$34,809$36,736
Adjustments for Features-2,299-2,3450-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,961$43,485$34,809$36,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,524$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2009200920112011
Model1-Series1-SeriesV50V50
Trim128i135iT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,930$6,980$4,440$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$2,540$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,299-2,3450-447

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092011
Model1-SeriesV50
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length172.2 in178.0 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height55.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.544.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested213063%
Total Not Requested125037%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested213069%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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